Thread: Witch Hazel Users

Witch hazel is an astringent, so I don't normally combine it with an alum block, which serves the same purpose. Here in New England, during the dry winter months, I like to use a scented witch hazel rather than an alcohol-based after-shave, to prevent my skin from drying out. There are some scented ones; the Thayer's line of witch hazel is good in this regard for starters. Enough to match with whatever scented soap went before this. For example, Thayer's lavender after Haslinger's sheep's milk soap is great. Apply the witch hazel to the face at the end, let it dry there and that is all.

I use Witch Hazel after the shave and again later in the day.

In the past I would reapply an AS in the afternoon as a refresher. This tended to dry my skin so i switched to WH. Feels good and the skin likes it. I often put some on before I go to bed.

Alum, rinse, W.H., W.H., W.H., A.S.
I like Thiers W.H. with scent
I Enjoy the lemon the most but Rose is good too.

Or you could try one of the Ogallala Bay Rum AS products, which are witch hazel (not alcohol) based.

Thayers alchol free rose witch hazel is awesome. I just use it as an aftershave.

what kelbro said.

I use it like aftershave and that's it. Then I use a cologne for stinking good. My taste in stink is expensive and aftershave is only good on the face and doesn't last as long as cologne. Therefore I save on good stink not having to use both an aftershave and cologne.

I use witch hazel most times when there have been some nicks. It dries quickly, and the witch hazel closes pores fast.

Went to a local store today and saw a big bottle of Thayer peach. I liked the smell and will have to give it a try after tonight’s shave.

Originally Posted by frankcoats

I use witch hazel most times when there have been some nicks. It dries quickly, and the witch hazel closes pores fast.

Old barbers myth number something or other. Pores do not open or close or change in any way. Maybe the skin around them may swell or shrink but the pores themselves are fixed.

The alcohol content in thayers does change with the variety. They sell an aftershave WH which is loaded with alcohol.